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Professional Growth:
The Ultimate Superpower!
Session # CD2, February 11, 2018
Nicole Mohiuddin MS, BSN, RN-BC, FHIMSS, CPHIMS
Senior IT Analyst, University of Virginia Health System
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Nicole Mohiuddin MS, BSN, RN-BC, FHIMSS, CPHIMS
Has no real or apparent conflicts of interest to report
Conflict of Interest
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Review the current landscape of informatics and how to make the
most of career planning
Apply best practices toward career searches, interviews
Leverage networking to grow professional presence
Objectives
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Then
EHR implementations
Meaningful Use
Healthcare websites
Aging population
Data marts
Informatics Landscape
Now
EHR optimization
Inpatient Prospective Payment System
Mobile technology
Independent seniors
Strategic data Precision Medicine
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Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
Telehealth
Fall Prevention
Remote Assessment
Robotics
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Analysis
Quality
Data/information stewardship
Process management
Change management
System knowledge
Knowledge sharing
The Importance of Data,
Application, Implication
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Technical skills & knowledge
Transactions
Performance
Results
and
Soft skills & understanding
Relationships
The Flow of your Career is Guided
by Both:
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Meeting & exceeding expectations for professional results
Important because people are hired & paid to solve problems and
to deliver results
Typically easy to observe/measure
Typically its value:
Is immediately apparent
Diminishes over time
“What have you done for me lately?”
Performance & Relationship
Performance
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Investing into people in one’s professional environment
Important because relationships influence the perception,
judgment & cooperation of co-workers & managers
Typically difficult to measure
Typically its value:
Is not immediately apparent
Increases over time
Performance & Relationship
Relationship
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Advisors as-needed providers of feedback, advice, and insight
on specific topics where they have expertise
Mentors seasoned professionals in long-term relationship with
you, offering wisdom and advice on career path, professional
development, and personal growth
Sponsors - higher-ups within your organization who are aware of
your best work, achievements, and goals, so that they advocate
for you when you’re not in the room
People Whom You Need in Your
Network
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People don’t care
how much you know,
until they know how
much you care
Patients & families
Colleagues & co-workers
Managers
Subordinates
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We have two ears and one mouth;
perhaps we should listen twice as
much as we speak
(Epictetus)
Build bridges of:
Communication
Coordination
Relationship
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Negotiation
Sales
Behavioral styles i.e. dealing with people
Data analysis and presentation
Technical knowledge i.e. SQL, advanced Excel
The Power of Education
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Another Degree?
MSN, MBA or MS
DNP or PhD or ??
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Know what you want
Research companies/industry trends a wealth of information
Where to look?
Online (LinkedIn, job boards)
Job fairs
Use a recruiter or not?
Friends, colleagues, professional associations *
Spend most time here...why because they know You!
Job Searching
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Still important in this age of technology
Don’t forget about the cover letter
LinkedIn…your online resume!
Don’t get lost in applicant tracking systems
Goal is to get recruiters attention
Executive Summary (not Objective) at top
Consistent, unique personal branding throughout
Relevant keywords
2-4 bullet points instead of dense prose
Tweak keywords to match the position
Resumes
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Research do your homework, know your industry
Ask questions
Put yourself in shoes of recruiter
Practice, keep it fresh
Telephone, in-person, virtual
Interviewing
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Do the job (volunteer roles & opportunities without the title)
Find a mentor
Speak a new language
Put hiring managers minds at ease
How To Get There
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Google yourself
Update your LinkedIn profile
Put your online presence to work
Rebrand Social Media
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Exchange professional knowledge
Much learning happens informally & incidentally
Build professional relationships
We’re all stronger and smarter, together
Access professional opportunities
BUT: don’t force, rush or over-emphasize
The Importance of Networking
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Networking, Advising & Mentoring
Work Both Ways
Seek out relationships where you
can give back
Let others refresh you, whenever
possible
Refresh others as well, whenever
possible
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Networking is a ‘contact’ sport …involves meeting people
24 hour thank you / 7 day follow-up / 30 day re-engage
12 feet / 12 inches / 12 words
Build your network before you need it!
Network Like a Pro
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Continue building your skill set
Certifications (RN-BC, CPHIMS, PMP)
Finance 101
Project Management
Lean Six Sigma
Keep current read!
Dust off your LinkedIn profile
What are your ‘transferable skills’?
Opportunities for Professional
Growth
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Data analysis & presentation
Personal skills - negotiation, conflict resolution
Time management
Multi-tasking
Prioritization, crisis management
Team building
Transferable Skills
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Brand building
Gaining new skill sets
Networking
Evaluating the market
Ongoing Career Management
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Taking care of the common
element in all your relationships
(Hint: It’s You…)
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We all have days when the
pressures of life and work can get
us down
Please don’t kick us, even when
we’re in the way
Everyone whom we encounter is
dealing with fears, wounds and loss
A little empathy goes a long way
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Take proper care of yourself!
Eat sensibly
Drink more than enough water
Exercise regularly
Get plenty of rest
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Don’t stay glued to your computer
screen
Every so often:
Look away / around
Walk away / around
Interact with others
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Share your life, yourself, your trials and
your triumphs with trusted family,
friends and co-workers
Don’t be afraid to seek help
Don’t keep a lid on your feelings
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Thank you for your gift of time!
Nicole Mohiuddin MS BSN RN-BC CPHIMS FHIMSS
Senior IT Analyst - ERP Systems
University of Virginia Medical Center
nam3r@virginia.edu
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